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Job Description

Job Summary
The Plumber Supervisor responsible for the operation of the Plumbing Shop in support of O&M and Construction. Supervises the Plumbing Foremen and Crews (O&M and or Construction). Responsible for the Safety Training and Compliance for the Plumbing Shop/Department.

Principal Accountabilities

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in assembly, installation and repair of pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water supply and waste disposal systems

Assign work to Plumbing Foremen and crews

Reviews all service orders and ensures they are completed on time, staffed properly and the quality of work meets approved standards

Inspects and passes on all completed work for compliance with the requirements to the work order for adherence to trades standards

May at times be obligated to perform actual maintenance and repair work

Coordinates support to all O&M Crafts

Maintains database of all Plumbing activities and keeps records of materials and supplies received, used and held in stock

Estimates amount of work hours, materials and supplies needed

Inventories materials on hand and tools in use

Protects property form abuse and/or misuse

Schedules and implements individualized on the job training programs for subordinates

Provides Safety Training to Plumbing Crews and ensure the DCP Plumbing SOP is strictly adhered to

Keeps abreast of development in the trade through the reading of periodicals and manufacturers’’ publications

Secures the cooperation of other trades supervisors and to instill within the assigned employees the cooperative attitude necessary for working closely with other maintenance trades workers

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English

Good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to clearly and courteously communicate with customers and plumbing crews

Must be currently licensed as a journey plumber

Must possess working knowledge of the plumbing trade including the installation, repair and maintenance of hot and cold water lines, sewer pipe, soil pipe, traps and appliances such as water closets, lavatories, urinals, showers and tubs

Must be able to follow blueprints, diagrams and engineering specifications